Utility Technician I/II/III/IV
Golden, Colorado
Employer: Transforce
Industry:
Salary: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
We are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for a Utility Technician I/II/III/IV.This is a full-time position with excellent benefits! Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
Full salary ranges by position level are as follows:
Current CDL holders start at minimum $25.00 to $26.00 per hour dependent on class A or B and endorsements airbrakes/tanker.
Utility Technician I: $22.00 - $26.07 Hourly - Entry level position.
Utility Technician II: $22.79 - $28.15 Hourly - Journey level position.
Utility Technician III: $24.62 - $30.40 Hourly - Journey level position.
Utility Technician IV: $26.59 - $32.84 Hourly - Senior level position.
Why work at the City of Golden?
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.
On-call assignments are required and be able to respond within 30 minutes.
JOB SUMMARY
Inspects, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on water and sewer facilities and systems including water distribution mains, valves, hydrants, water meters, head gates, reservoirs, manholes, wastewater collection lines, and other appurtenances.
Test, disassemble, clean and repair commercial and residential water meters; sand blast and replace worn or faulty parts.
Maintain a variety of records relating to inspection, prevention, maintenance, and work activities.
Responds to customer complaints and inquiries; responds to water main breaks and sewer backups and water pressure loss. Notify affected residences and businesses when services are interrupted.
Identify equipment and material needs for each assigned project. Maintain an inventory of parts, tools, materials, and equipment used.
Performs required labor involved in pavement cutting, digging, repairing and backfilling.
Install, repair, and replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes; Utility Technician II/III/IV: exercise valves according to prescribed schedules.
Locates city owned water, sewer, storm and telecommunication lines.
Remove and apply paint to water and wastewater facilities and equipment. Weld and fabricate tools, equipment, plumbing parts, and vault lids using arc and gas welding equipment.
Rotating on-call duty as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Utility Technician III/IV
Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities, direct and control traffic around work sites. Act as traffic control tech in conformance with MUTCD.
Utility Technician III
Acts as crew lead as assigned and in the absence of the Utilities Supervisor.
Acts as ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) as assigned.
Utility Technician IV
Acts as ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) as assigned. Responsible for supervision of confined space and trenching activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Must possess basic computer skills necessary to meet the requirements of the position.
Utility Technician I
Previous water or wastewater experience preferred.
Utility Technician II
Minimum 2 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician I experience or similar from other entity.
Proficiency in at least four (4) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance.
Utility Technician III
Minimum 3 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician II experience or similar from other entity.
Proficiency in at least seven (7) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance, Water Meter Programming and Troubleshooting.
Utility Technician IV
Minimum 5 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician III experience or similar from other entity.
Proficiency in at least nine (9) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance, Water Meter Programming and Troubleshooting.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Utility Technician I
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
Level I Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Certificates or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Utility Technician II
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
Level II State of Colorado Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Certificates.
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, and Flagger Certifications.
Utility Technician III
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
Level III State of Colorado Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Certificates.
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Flagger, and Traffic Control Technician Certifications.
Utility Technician IV
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
Level IV State of Colorado Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Certificates.
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Flagger, and Traffic Control Technician Certifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of proper use of general construction tools and equipment.
Knowledge of basic safe work practices related to construction activities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, and methods and procedures used in maintenance construction and repair activities.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment including dump truck, pick-up and utilities trucks, combination jett/vac vehicle, backhoes, loaders, locating equipment, tampers, compressors, hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, valve keys, mobile phones and radios, pipe cutters, pipes, manholes, valves, TV/video equipment, hydrants, fill and road materials. Desktop/Laptop computer, mobile electronic devices and GPS equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel,
Full salary ranges by position level are as follows:
Current CDL holders start at minimum $25.00 to $26.00 per hour dependent on class A or B and endorsements airbrakes/tanker.
Utility Technician I: $22.00 - $26.07 Hourly - Entry level position.
Utility Technician II: $22.79 - $28.15 Hourly - Journey level position.
Utility Technician III: $24.62 - $30.40 Hourly - Journey level position.
Utility Technician IV: $26.59 - $32.84 Hourly - Senior level position.
Why work at the City of Golden?
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.
- Location, location, location -Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
- Paid time off -Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
- Great benefits -The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)! CDL drivers are eligible for their medical recertification to be paid for by the City - maintain your CDL without spending your days in long hours of traffic!
On-call assignments are required and be able to respond within 30 minutes.
JOB SUMMARY
Inspects, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on water and sewer facilities and systems including water distribution mains, valves, hydrants, water meters, head gates, reservoirs, manholes, wastewater collection lines, and other appurtenances.
Test, disassemble, clean and repair commercial and residential water meters; sand blast and replace worn or faulty parts.
Maintain a variety of records relating to inspection, prevention, maintenance, and work activities.
Responds to customer complaints and inquiries; responds to water main breaks and sewer backups and water pressure loss. Notify affected residences and businesses when services are interrupted.
Identify equipment and material needs for each assigned project. Maintain an inventory of parts, tools, materials, and equipment used.
Performs required labor involved in pavement cutting, digging, repairing and backfilling.
Install, repair, and replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes; Utility Technician II/III/IV: exercise valves according to prescribed schedules.
Locates city owned water, sewer, storm and telecommunication lines.
Remove and apply paint to water and wastewater facilities and equipment. Weld and fabricate tools, equipment, plumbing parts, and vault lids using arc and gas welding equipment.
Rotating on-call duty as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Utility Technician III/IV
Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities, direct and control traffic around work sites. Act as traffic control tech in conformance with MUTCD.
Utility Technician III
Acts as crew lead as assigned and in the absence of the Utilities Supervisor.
Acts as ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) as assigned.
Utility Technician IV
Acts as ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) as assigned. Responsible for supervision of confined space and trenching activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Must possess basic computer skills necessary to meet the requirements of the position.
Utility Technician I
Previous water or wastewater experience preferred.
Utility Technician II
Minimum 2 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician I experience or similar from other entity.
Proficiency in at least four (4) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance.
Utility Technician III
Minimum 3 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician II experience or similar from other entity.
Proficiency in at least seven (7) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance, Water Meter Programming and Troubleshooting.
Utility Technician IV
Minimum 5 years' experience working in water or wastewater and/or heavy construction. Minimum Utility Technician III experience or similar from other entity.
Proficiency in at least nine (9) of the following skills:
Water Meter Operations & Maintenance, Fire Hydrant Operations & Maintenance, Water Valve Operations & Maintenance, Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Repair, Pump Station Inspection/Maintenance, Water Tank Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Operations & Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Main Operations & Maintenance (jetting), Sanitary Sewer Main Camera Operation, Utility Locates, Reservoir & Tunnel Operations & Maintenance, Water Meter Programming and Troubleshooting.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Utility Technician I
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
Level I Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Certificates or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Utility Technician II
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
Level II State of Colorado Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Certificates.
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, and Flagger Certifications.
Utility Technician III
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
Level III State of Colorado Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Certificates.
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Flagger, and Traffic Control Technician Certifications.
Utility Technician IV
Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
Level IV State of Colorado Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Certificates.
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Flagger, and Traffic Control Technician Certifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of proper use of general construction tools and equipment.
Knowledge of basic safe work practices related to construction activities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, and methods and procedures used in maintenance construction and repair activities.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment including dump truck, pick-up and utilities trucks, combination jett/vac vehicle, backhoes, loaders, locating equipment, tampers, compressors, hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, valve keys, mobile phones and radios, pipe cutters, pipes, manholes, valves, TV/video equipment, hydrants, fill and road materials. Desktop/Laptop computer, mobile electronic devices and GPS equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel,
Created: 2024-09-10
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Country: United States
State: Colorado
City: Golden